I literally cannot believe how fast this
transfer went. For this next transfer Sorella Bennett and I will be
staying the same! Onward and Upward!
This week, two milestones in my mission. I gave a
talk in italiano, without using notes and I was not even nervous. A year
ago and I probably would have hid in the nearby forest for the duration
of the meeting. Second, I sang in italian in sacrament and I was really
nervous for that but it went great! I through together a group of 3
sisters and we sang Come Thou Fount. To me it sounded great so........it
was probably awful but we tried hard and it seemed to be well liked.
Milestones!
However, my country is crying today, weeping over
the bitter excommunication of our beloved calcio team from the world
cup. For a country that eats, breathes and sleeps soccer - it was a
devestating loss. Naturally, Sorella Bennett and I stopped for some
gelato that just so HAPPENED to be very close to a giant screen that
just so HAPPENED to be playing the game. I apologize to all the italians
for the faithlessness of my companion, our beloved squadra lost because
she left her faith in America. My faith in the chosen team was not
enough to sustain and today, Italy weeps. Have faith people, and Dad
don't yell too loud at the screen. They can't hear you.
This week was crazzzzzzzy. We spent a total of 3
days in our area but we were able to pull of 15 lessons. The highlight
of the week for me was definitely zone conference. It was strange not
having President Dibb there but makeshift Presidente Lee did a wonderful
job of inspiring us. We talked about the apostasy and what truths were
lost in the apostasy. Then after we had a woppin list of truths we all
realized thaf if these truths really were lost, then a full restoration
was needed! My person as a missionary is to invite others to come unto
Christ, helping them accept the RESTORED gospel of Jesus Christ. It all
makes so much sense! After President Lee, the assistants began talking
about "pure conductors" being pure metals that conduct heat and
electricity. They asked us to help them purge the mission of infirmities
so that we could all be pure conductors of the spirit. We put these so
called infirmities in a box and let loose. In Italy, there is a saying,
"Non rompere la scatola" meaning dont be annoying or our version of calm
down! So naturally, somewhere along the line, i was nominated to break
the box! I gave a nice warrior cry and definitely did some damage- felt
good too. It was a good way to inspire us to be more obedient to
ourselves and not to other people.
That about sums up the week. President Dibb is now
back and in full swing. I am working hard down here in Pisa so that I
can die hard. Pray for this city, pray for all the missionaries and pray
for opportunities for yourself!
Vi Amo!
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| "Leaders of Firenze...." (editor's note: if THIS doesn't inspire confidence in your leaders, nothing will!) |
Sorella Alley
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| "Hoodin'" |
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| "Sorella BOSCIA!! Pure siciliana." |
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| "One transfer together and she's transferred. Lame." |
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